BYS
Fort Irwin/Barstow
United States
12,011 km
7,463 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
12,011 km
7,463 mi / 6,485 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BYS CAI
Airport Name Bicycle Lake Army Air Field Cairo International Airport
IATA Code BYS CAI
ICAO Code KBYS HECA
City Fort Irwin/Barstow Cairo
Country United States Egypt
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Cairo
Elevation 2,350 ft 382 ft
Coordinates 35.280000, -116.630000 30.120000, 31.410000

Fort Irwin/Barstow (BYS) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (BYS) in Fort Irwin/Barstow, United States to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 12,011 kilometers (7,463 miles / 6,485 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Egypt. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:36 in Fort Irwin/Barstow, it's 17:36 in Cairo. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,968 feet between the two airports. Cairo International Airport sits lower than Bicycle Lake Army Air Field.

The return flight from Cairo (CAI) to Fort Irwin/Barstow (BYS) follows a heading of 333° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (BYS) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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